Defence
and security company Saab is unveiling its new Saab 340 Maritime Security
Aircraft at the Farnborough 2012 International Airshow. The aircraft is
capable of effectively monitoring large areas and is the key to maritime
domain awareness.

Swedish SAAB
340 Maritime Security Aircraft

The Saab 340 Maritime Security Aircraft will meet the world´s latest
demands for maritime security and safety. Piracy, terrorism, smuggling,
trafficking, oil pollution and other illegal acitivites are threats to
economic growth, environment and society. The 340 MSA delivers the capability
to safeguard territorial waters through the ability to rapidly respond
to emerging maritime security threats.

“Maritime Airborne Surveillance is a fast growing market throughout
the world. With the 340 MSA, Saab has a strong market position with a
highly capable and cost effective solution”, says Rickard Hjelmberg,
Vice President Marketing for Airborne Surveillance at Saab´s business
area Support and Services.

The aircraft offers many advantages and is highly favourable in terms
of cost compared with its competitors. The aircraft can perform long endurance
flights from short airfields and the onboard mission management system
with datalinks, optical sensors, SATCOM-systems and radar equips the aircraft
with the required capability. The Saab 340 MSA is a reliable multi-purpose
aircraft offering surveillance, search and rescue, transport and MEDEVAC
(Medical Evacuation) capabilities. The cabin is of a high standard; equipped
and furnished to provide a comfortable working environment.

The Saab 340 MSA aircraft is part of the Airborne Surveillance family
and will be on static display at Farnborought International Airshow 2012.